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DIY FOR RDC: The beauty of avocados

This DIY from eHow.com explains how you can achieve a moisturized face and luscious locks with an avocado and a few simple steps.



Lawns around campus continue to dry out due to lack of rain

Campus continues to lose its green turfs with little rain in sight despite the break from 100-degree temperatures. With dryness creeping back into the forecast, ground crews are preparing to put more seed down than usual. -á


Foundation: No politicians at 9/11 anniversary

NEW YORK - Politicians will be excluded from speaking at this year's Sept. 11 anniversary ceremony at ground zero, following a year in which families have expressed concern that political struggles are hindering progress on a 9/11 museum at the World Trade Center site. -á


Too cool for school

A Ball State entrepreneurship student trying to get a start in business is 0 for 2 when it comes to on-campus commerce and blames what he says are overly restrictive university regulations.



Florida A&M president resigns in wake of scandal

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The president of Florida A&M University submitted his resignation Wednesday, the same day the university was sued by parents of a drum major who died during a hazing. It was unclear if the two events were related. -á


AG pushes back state fair settlement deadline

INDIANAPOLIS - Attorney General Greg Zoeller is giving victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse more time to decide whether to accept a portion of $6 million in state money that's linked to a settlement with the owner and manufacturer of the stage.


Trade talk should heat up in baseball's 2nd half

There was a public outcry when R.A. Dickey did not start the All-Star game, a journeyman for the Chicago White Sox threw a perfect game and the Pittsburgh Pirates of all teams were in first place as the first half of the baseball season drew to a close.


Dozens arrested in federal raids

INDIANAPOLIS - Federal prosecutors say dozens of people associated with the Outlaws motorcycle gang have been arrested following raids in Indiana aimed at dismantling their criminal organization.



AG pushes back state fair settlement deadline

INDIANAPOLIS - Attorney General Greg Zoeller is giving victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse more time to decide whether to accept a portion of $6 million in state money that's linked to a settlement with the owner and manufacturer of the stage.


Cardinals featured in 'NCAA Football 13'

With the release of EA Sports' "NCAA Football 13" on Tuesday, football fans flocked to not only get the game but to also see what their favorite team and players are rated.


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Squirrel Stock returns

A Be Here Now festival honoring one of the bar's founders is returning this weekend for a third year with a full line up of bands. Squirrel Stock's namesake now lives in California but the bar's owner Whitney Lewis said the festival gives "Squirrel" a reason to return at least once a year.


When in Rome

Directing the musical "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" can be crossed off Todd Terrell's bucket list for shows. The Ball State alumnus is having his directing debut with this Muncie Civic Theatre comedy.


Squirrel Stock returns

A Be Here Now festival honoring one of the bar's founders is returning this weekend for a third year with a full line up of bands. Squirrel Stock's namesake now lives in California but the bar's owner Whitney Lewis said the festival gives "Squirrel" a reason to return at least once a year.


When in Rome

Directing the musical "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" can be crossed off Todd Terrell's bucket list for shows. The Ball State alumnus is having his directing debut with this Muncie Civic Theatre comedy.